Posted: Jan 28, 2021 / 04:55 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 29, 2021 / 08:39 AM CSTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nearly a million Tennesseans bought firearms in 2020, according to new data released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.This the highest spike in gun sales in state history.TBI officials say the pandemic, civil unrest and the presidential election all served as the catalysts for the rise.“Also mentioned are talks of defunding the police,” said Pam Beck, TBI assistant director. “People feel like they have to protect themselves.”March was the biggest month for gun sales last year with more...…Posted: Jan 28, 2021 / 04:55 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 29, 2021 / 08:39 AM CSTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nearly a million Tennesseans bought firearms in 2020, according to new data released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.This the highest spike in gun sales in state history.TBI officials say the pandemic, civil unrest and the presidential election all served as the catalysts for the rise.“Also mentioned are talks of defunding the police,” said Pam Beck, TBI assistant director. “People feel like they have to protect themselves.”March was the biggest month for gun sales last year with more...WW…